Multimedia Specialist II

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative · Andalusia, AL · 1 mo ago

MarketingFull-time

About the role

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative, headquartered in Andalusia, AL, is a generation and transmission (G&T) electric cooperative with 22 distribution members - 18 electric distribution systems and four municipal electric systems - in Alabama and northwest Florida. PowerSouth's member systems provide power to end-use consumers across 51 counties in Alabama and 10 counties in Florida. PowerSouth's most important asset is a workforce of more than 560 men and women at nine PowerSouth locations. Safety is PowerSouth's number one core value, and its employees set the bar for safety excellence and have achieved an impressive safety record. The purpose of this position is to provide reliable, quality services with audio/video, multimedia, webcasting, video conferencing, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) services in such a way that serves the needs of and builds relationships with member systems, PowerSouth employees, and other community organizations and partners.

Responsibilities

Maintain and troubleshoot in-house audio/video control systems in PowerSouth conference rooms and boardroom; assist with AV system integration to ensure audio-visual equipment is set up and operational.
Set up and install equipment such as microphones, speakers, audio mixers, amplifiers, video screens, projectors, video monitors, recording equipment, and connecting wires and cables for events and functions including meetings, conventions, presentations, and news conferences during regular work week, after hours, and occasionally weekends for on-site and off-site locations.
Serve as visual observer/spotter and assist PowerSouth's UAS pilot with regulatory, technical, and operational use of the UAS; assist with coordination, evaluation, and compliance of FAA rules and regulations and other regulatory bodies on obtaining waivers and permissions for accessing complex airspace; assist with requests for use of UAS, applicable corporate procedures, documentation, asset maintenance, and project execution.
Assist in providing photography, videography, and creative services for PowerSouth and its distribution members during regular work week, after hours, and some weekends.
Promote teamwork, group goals and objectives, proper communication and cooperation within PowerSouth and with member systems; demonstrate and promote standards of respect and dignity, accountability, integrity, and trustworthiness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Technology, Video Production, Photography, Multimedia, Information Systems, Networking or a related field.
In lieu of a Bachelor's degree: Associate degree and two (2) years of experience in electronic media production and multimedia, and AV systems integration.
In lieu of a degree: four (4) years of experience in electronic media production and multimedia, and AV systems integration may be considered.
Basic knowledge of desktop applications and basic knowledge of industry technologies is desired.

Skills

Competency in MS-Windows and PC applications.
PC hardware maintenance, software installation, PC upgrades.
Connecting and maintaining peripherals.
Maintaining and installing PC-AV integration.
Ability to achieve required AV certification credentials within one (1) year of employment, maintain required certification credentials, and participate in ongoing AV training related to operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of various equipment and UAS.

Benefits